1.30.2009

Because Superbowl Sunday is coming up, I thought that this week’s recipe of the week should feature something you would find at many Superbowl parties, though in a more retro form (in other words, it’s junk food masquerading as wholesome food because it’s in casserole form!). Ingredients include “weiners” AND potato chips! This recipe comes from The Charm Kitchen Cook Book, published in 1948, available from my Etsy shop. "Cook for a man so he loves it, then he'll love the cook!". I am definitely making this casserole this weekend.

1.27.2009

On a visit out to the Dallas/Fort Worth area last summer, my Dad wanted to pop over to the yacht club at White Rock Lake, where he sailed in the summer of 1960. I discovered a treasure trove of 50's mod homes that overlook the docks at the yacht club. Oh, if you decide to seek out these homes, I didn't send you OK? It's a private club, so you're a "prospective member just going to check it out." Great concrete block work and terrace.I really like the rowboat hung from the rafters of the front porch. It's nautical mod. Hey, did I just coin a new phrase?Nestled amongst the live oaks, this mid-century beauty has some great angles. Loving the porch railing.

Check out these groovy pillows from Norajane. The paint by numbers pillow sold before I had a chance to buy it, but I'm going to see if she'll make me another. And yes, those are more forks that you see. I told you there would be more forks.

1.23.2009

Ok, so forks are not the first thing you think of regarding presentation when you're entertaining, but forks make a huge statement! Here are some of my favorites, from Etsy. I found so many, I can pretty much guarantee there will be a "Forks" part two at some point.Incredible Swissair mid-century forks from Tippleandsnack. Oh, and there are matching spoons available too! I'm wondering who the designer is. They remind me of Russel Wright's Hull Highlight Pinch flatware.

Fondue Forks For Your Next Cheesy Affair, from SurrenderDorothy. You need these, "My Pretty!"Big Fork and Spoon by Jawaddel. Ever noticed these hanging on the wall on the sets of Everybody Loves Raymond and 30 Rock?Souvenir Hawaiian Cocktail Forks from MrFilthyRotten. Perfect for all of those fancy Spam appetizers (you know, because Spam is really big in Hawaii).Great Mid-Century Mod Serving Fork and Spoon from Fabulousmess. Gorgeous. Enough Said.

1.20.2009

Why is it that when I'm hibernating in winter, it makes me want to bake? Maybe it's all of those 50's cookbooks I sell, they make me nostalgiac for the "old" cookie recipes. I need all of these vintage Etsy finds to make me a happy little homemaker. I'm going to make some hermits, ginger creams, coconut ice box cookies, jumbles....

Perfect for rolling out those pretty little Valentine's heart sugar cookies, from sirkus.

1.18.2009

I love the Amish Butterprint Pyrex I inherited from my grandmother, but I always have fun when I run across the lesser seen patterns. Here are some of my favorites that I found on Etsy.com. The gray laurel teacups above are from Cassielynne.

1.17.2009

I've owned six houses, several of which I lived in for less than a year because I bought them to renovate and re-sell. I seem to keep painting the doors orange or red. There's just something about that color that makes one want to see what's inside...

1.05.2009

Possibly the preppiest house ever.For more info, go here. Found via a tweet from Clever Tomato.If you prefer your plaid to grace the inside of your home, how about this 1954 Armstrong kitchen "Malcolm Plaid"? Found here.